Dr. Marjolein Visser

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Biography

Marjolein Visser is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Aging and Life Sciences. She heads the section on Nutrition Health within the Department of Health Sciences. With significant experience in research coordination, she has led several high-profile Horizon2020 and KP7 collaborative projects, including PROMISS and MooDFOOD. Marjolein is actively involved in the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam and has served on various boards and committees focused on nutrition and health policy. She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition from Wageningen University, where her research focused on body composition and energy metabolism in elderly populations. With a commitment to education, she coordinates and teaches multiple courses related to Geriatrics and Public Health Nutrition at the university. Marjolein aims to contribute to sustainable development goals through her research and academic work. Her interests lie in healthy aging, nutrition, malnutrition, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sarcopenia, which reflect her dedication to advancing the field of geriatric health.

Research Interests

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.